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April 2019 - Italy This month's Wine feature is Italian Wines Italy Reviews All $98 Tenuta Cucco 2012 Cerrati Vigna Cucco Barolo Riserva DOCG A complex and vibrant, highly structured old-school Barolo that is built to last. $98 » Read Full Review $39.99 Castello di Gabbiano 2013 Bellezza Chianti Classico Gran Selezione A spot-on Chianti with beautiful fruit and spice with a lovely hint of mint. $39.99 » Read Full Review $12.99 Best Buy Pizzolato 2016 Chianti Classico DOCG A tasty and balanced Chianti with great table-appeal. $12.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $18 Best Buy Aiola 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva A chewy, age-worthy Chianti; structured to last so drink 2023-2035. $18 Best Buy » Read Full Review $32.99 Ruggeri 2017 Giustino B. Extra Dry Prosecco Superiore DOCG A delicious and stylish Prosecco with a come hither quality. $32.99 » Read Full Review $14.99 Best Buy Cavaliere d’Oro 2017 Rosso Terra Siciliane IGT A chewy Sicilian red with nice complexity to complement the meal. $14.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $14.99 Best Buy Villa Puccini 2015 Toscano IGT An vivid chocolate cake of a wine best enjoyed with great company and a plate a of salumi; creative oak and international style. $14.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $30 Cancello Rosso 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione A restrained, elegant take on Chianti; evolves in the glass. $30 » Read Full Review $48 Collina San Ponzio 2015 Barolo DOCG A nicely composed Barolo with appealing fruit and oak in a more international style. $48 » Read Full Review $14.99 Best Buy Castello di Gabbiano 2015 Chianti Classico A lipsmacking Chianti with great food affinity; should fare quite well after a short slumber in the cellar. $14.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $65 Tenuta Cucco 2014 del Comme di Serralunga d'Alba Barolo DOCG A nice balanced and rewarding Barolo that is drinking beautifully now and will really shine with food. $65 » Read Full Review $80 Tenuta Cucco 2014 Cerrati Barolo DOCG A fruit-forward Barolo with great texture and a welcoming style. $80 » Read Full Review $11.99 Best Buy Cavaliere d’Oro NV Prosecco DOC A rich and fruity, off-dry Prosecco best for an after-dinner cheese course. $11.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $11.99 Best Buy Pizzolato 2018 Pinot Grigio A juicy, fresh and silky pinot grigio that will be fantastic with shellfish. $11.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $14.99 Best Buy Cavaliere d’Oro 2016 Toscana IGT A nicely nuanced Tuscan blend that will shine at the table; heartily textured for cellar ability. $14.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $14.99 Best Buy Pizzolato Fields 2018 Brut Spumante Prosecco A dry and palate-opening Prosecco that will make a great aperitivo. $14.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $22 Stella Rosa NV Pearl Lux Sparkling Italy A fizzy pleaser in a lighthearted style; pour atop sorbet or enjoy with cheeses. $22 » Read Full Review $44 Villa Poggio Salvi 2014 Brunello di Montalcino A chewy Brunello that will play well at the table. $44 » Read Full Review $13.99 Best Buy Cantina Colle Moro NV Frizzante Terre di Chieti IGT A dry and zesty sparkler for the table. $13.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $15.99 Ruggeri NV Argeo Treviso Prosecco di Treviso DOC A light-hearted and crisp prosecco for anytime sipping. $15.99 » Read Full Review $21 Collina San Ponzio 2017 Bric Dei Pittatori Barbera d'Alba DOC A jammy Barbera with gobs of berry aromas. $21 » Read Full Review $29.99 Villadoria 2015 Barbaresco DOCG A dry Barbaresco that embraces the old-world. $29.99 » Read Full Review $14.99 Cavaliere d’Oro 2017 Pinot Grigio Valdadige D.O.C. A silky, easy drinking white for anytime sipping. $14.99 » Read Full Review $24.99 Papale 2014 Primitivo di Manduria Confected sweetness and heat liven up the palate. $24.99 » Read Full Review $14.99 12 e Mezzo 2015 Primitivo del Salento IGP A fruity, velvety wine with kisses of vanilla and sugar. $14.99 » Read Full Review $14.99 Cavaliere d’Oro 2016 Chianti Classico An earthy Chianti to match with creamy pastas. $14.99 » Read Full Review $18 Stella Rosa NV Extra Dry Prosecco Chardonnay A super attractive, rich and juicy Prosecco with a boatload of ripe fruit. $18 » Read Full Review $14 Stella Rosa NV Rosé Flavored Wine Italy A blush-hued, candied sparkler for hot-weather fun. $14 » Read Full Review $17.99 Giovina 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC A meaty-savory wine for stews. $17.99 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2019-04-06-Italy.aspx